Editors' Picks – Explore Magazine

Woman in a teal tank top and black shorts stands on a rocky summit with arms raised against a clear blue sky and snow-capped mountains in the distance.

Adventure, British Columbia, Editors' Picks

I’ve Tried Thousands of Outdoor Adventures Near Vancouver. These Are My Top 10

I wrote a new guidebook about Vancouver. These outdoor adventures still blow me away.

Red caboose on railroad tracks beside a crossing sign and an Italian flag under a blue sky.

Adventure, Cycling, Editors' Picks, Quebec

This Historic Railway Is One of Canada’s Greatest Cycling Adventures

In rain and shine, I discovered why the Laurentians, Quebec are a true weatherproof adventure destination.

Person holding a magazine titled 'Explore' over a scenic lake and mountains backdrop, with 'Oh Canada!' on the cover (45th anniversary).

Adventure, Canadian, Editors' Picks, Explore Magazine

45 Years Outside: The Outdoor Memories That Shaped Us

To mark our 45th anniversary, we invited our readers, contributors and community to share the outdoor memory they’ll never forget.

Colorful travel patches scattered on a surface, each featuring a destination image or name (souvenir badges).

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Travel

A Love Letter to the Park Patch

However fun they are, there’s something about these collectables that says, “I was here and it mattered.”

Four people stand on a glass viewing platform, looking out over forested mountains.

Editors' Picks, News, Spring

Stepping into the Sky: I Experienced The New Overhang at Malahat SkyWalk on Vancouver Island, and Here’s What It’s Really Like

Experience the thrill of a glass viewing cube high over the ocean.

Two-panel scene: left shows a woman relaxing in a wooden hot tub outdoors with mountains in the background; right shows a woman in a bikini kneeling inside a wooden sauna looking out a lake through a window.

Adventure, British Columbia, Editors' Picks, Health and Wellness

10 of the Best Sauna and Cold Plunge Spots Near Vancouver

Looking for the best saunas and cold plunges near Vancouver?

Young girl from behind wrapped in a canadian flag in a canoe in the middle of turqouise blue Moraine lake surrounded by mountains

Adventure, Best Of, Canadian, Editors' Picks, Hiking, National Parks, Spring

The Ultimate Rating of All of Canada’s National Parks for Adventure

Here’s a round-up of what to expect from each park, and a ranking system designed to lead your outdoor adventures.

Two people on paddleboards glide across a calm turquoise lake, with a tree-lined shore and tall mountains in the background.

Adventure, Canadian, Editors' Picks, Inclusivity, Summer

The Truth About Experiencing a Canadian Summer as a Third Culture Adult

As a third culture adult—British, Indian and Canadian—I’ve come to realize that summer here isn’t something I inherited.

Outdoor campfire with glowing embers and swirling smoke among charred logs on dirt, with tall grass in the background.

British Columbia, Camping, Editors' Picks, Spring

Campfires Are Already Banned All Summer

Campfires are banned in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, BC starting today until the end of October

Man in a red plaid shirt sits on a log in a forest, holding a thermos and a yellow backpack beside him, looking tired or stressed.

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Inclusivity

When the Outdoors Doesn’t Feel Like It’s For You

A lack of confidence in outdoor settings is not about how you look or how well you do activities.

Hands cupping dark soil with a small fern seedling, set against a green forest floor.

Adventure, Editors' Picks, environment

6 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Care for the Planet (That Benefit You, Too)

Make small changes that lighten your carbon footprint and make your life a little easier.

Adventure, Camping, Editors' Picks

10 Unique Ways to Camp in Canada: From Classic Tents to Cozy Glamping Adventures

I’ve rounded up 10 ways to spend the night in the Great Outdoors and get back to nature in Canada this summer.

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Wildlife

I Was Stalked by a Bear. Here’s What I Did Wrong

It couldn’t be. The same bear was waiting on the road ahead.

An aerial view of the boardwalk and pools at Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park

Adventure, Editors' Picks, Health and Wellness

15 of the Best Hot Springs Across Canada

From the iconic pools of the Rockies to remote geothermal terraces in the Northwest Territories, here are 15 of the best hot springs across Canada.

Adventure, Editors' Picks, environment, Wildlife

Why Canadians Don’t Brag About Their Beautiful Wilderness

Canada has some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth, yet I’ve found that Canadians rarely talk about them like they’re extraordinary.

Editors' Picks, Spring, Travel

Why Spring Is Golden’s Most Adventurous Season

If summer in Golden is about altitude and winter is about powder, spring belongs entirely to water.

Live the Adventure Podcast with David Webb

Editors' Picks, Podcast

Frank Wolf—Let’s Talk About Epic Adventures

Frank is a renowned adventurer and an award-winning writer who pens features for our magazine, blogs for our website and he even has two books out (with a third on the way).

Editors’ Picks